Principal DevOps Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal DevOps Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization.  This role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position has some Hybrid work available.

As an integral part of our Software Configuration team, you will focus on being a part of a team to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes on large- and small-scale programs in accordance with the Organization’s Standard Software Process (OSSP) and contractual requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products

• Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable

• Designs, develops, automates, and maintains productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development

• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use

• Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use

• Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards

• Apply sound software engineering principles, metrics, and ensure compliance with all published processes and standards in our technical solutions

• Ensure deliverables meet technical quality, cost & schedule objectives

• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees

Basic Qualifications for a DevOps Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field with 5 years’ experience, OR master’s Degree with 6 years’ experience,

• Must have experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery

• Understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards is required

• Must have knowledge of scripting languages

• Experience with multiple tools and environments (Git, Bitbucket, Jira, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux and Windows)

• Experience with static code analysis and code coverage

• Experience with one or more Software languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#

•  Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with implementing SCM on a large-scale program

• Experience with configuration and administration of DevOps tools, CI/CD concepts, and automated build pipelines

• Experience in development and maintenance of Jenkins Pipelines & scripts

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.